Do you need insurance for dog walking?

Insurance is necessary for a dog walking service. As with any other business, liability protection is important. Clients for dog walking services expect there to be a level of protection should something happen to, or because of, their pet.

Insurance for dog walkers includes liability protection should an accident occur within the client's home or business. Coverage extends to accidents that may cause injury or death to the dog while in the walker's care, and it protects both the walker and client should the dog cause injury to a person or another animal during walking sessions.

Insurance for dog walkers varies widely in coverage, and coverage plans can be catered to the specific activities a walker intends to pursue with the dogs.